Making a pinch pot

Making a pinch pot is one of the basic skills that you need to work with clay. You really only need your hands for this- it's the best tool for the job. Pinch pots have been around since thousands of years ago, and were probably born out of necessity to hold food or drink.
Follow the videos below to see how I make a pinch pot bowl, add a foot and then continue to refine it so that it is :

• symmetrical

• smooth

• even on the rim

• even around all the walls

Make a pinch pot from water based clay

Add a foot ring to the pinch pot

Refine your work on the pinch pot. Take your time and acheive symmetry, smooth surfaces and balance.

Another, shorter video on how to make a pinch pot.